Maloney snorted dismissively, “I’m not a cat.


    I won’t die that easily.


    ”


    “Alright, then we’ll leave the day after tomorrow.


    ” He was always a challenge to manage.


    That evening, Hannah texted Bryson to inquire about his schedule for the uing days.


    He responded quickly, “The Mitchell Group is undergoing reorganization, and there are many contracts to be signed.


    I’ve been quite busytely.


    ”


    Shortly after, he sent another message.


    “What? Do you miss me?”


    Hannah clicked her tongue in annoyance at his reply.


    “Don’t tter yourself.


    Just focus on your work.


    ” She sent her response and then ced her phone on the table, sighing in relief.


    Fortunately, Bryson was tied up, so she didn’t have to worry about involving him.


    Meanwhile, Bryson couldn’t suppress a smile upon reading her message.


    He then turned his attention back to hisputer, where the screen disyed advertising information about the ind.


    After Bryson hung up the phone, Yosef continued his report.


    “Boss, I’ve done a thorough investigation of the ind, both overtly and covertly.


    Many have died there.


    While there’s no conclusive evidence, it’s all very suspicious.


    The auction might just be a trap.


    ”


    Bryson had his suspicions confirmed.


    As he had hinted to Hannah the day before, he suspected the real owner might use the ind’s auction as a lure.


    “Since it’s going to be auctioned, let’s see what happens,” Bryson said nonchntly, though his eyes betrayed his calcting nature.Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.


    Yosef frowned, concerned.


    “Boss, the identities of those on the ind are unknown, We should be cautious—”


    “That’s enough,” Bryson interjected, raising his hand to silence him.


    Yosef caught on quickly, nodding in agreement.


    “I’ll prepare the materials tomorrow, then.


    ”


    Once the door closed behind Yosef, Bryson reclined in his chair, the glow from theputer illuminating his thoughtful expression.


    He stared at Hannah’sst message, a mix of emotions flickering across his face.


    As the appointed day arrived, Lydia drove to the hotel to pick up Hannah.


    Hannah emerged, nked by Maloney and Dotson.


    As they settled into the car, Lydia couldn’t help butment, “Wow, Hannah, you travel with bodyguards every time.


    ”


    Hannah offered a resigned smile and yed along with Lydia’s lighthearted banter, careful not to mention anything about the ind.


    “They both were curious about a private ind auction and insisted on tagging along, so I didn’t really have a choice but to bring them,” she exined.


    “No problem,” Lydia responded, still oblivious to the potentialplexities.


    “The more, the merrier, and Mr.


    Pierce shouldn’t be any trouble, right?”


    From the front passenger seat, Maloney grinned and said, “I shouldn’t be.


    ”


    Hisment made Brayden, the driver, nce over at him briefly.


    Their eyes met before Brayden returned his attention to the road.


    Maloney, still smiling faintly, turned to look out the window.